Żelazowa Wola
Żelazowa Wola is a village in Mazowieckie. It is a day-trip destination mostly known for being the birthplace of Frederic Chopin.
Understand
editŻelazowa Wola is a manor village located in the fields of Mazowieckie relatively close to Kampinos forest. This generally insignificant place is known mostly for Frederic Chopin who was born here in 1810. His family migrated soon after his birth to Warsaw due to poor finances of noble family and poor state of the house.
Manor often changed owners and was not well maintained. In 1894 location was recognized and a monument to Frederic Chopin was erected in manor park. During First World War right outbuilding was burnt after thunder strike. In 1928 manor was bought by various Chopin societies and after Second World War it was turned into museum which also hosts musical events.
Get in
editBy car
editŻelazowa Wola is located by road 
which is easily reached by detour north from roads 
and 
(Wiskitki exit). There is a paid parking by the manor and park.
By public transport
editYou will have to reach Sochaczew by train first either by PKP Intercity or Koleje Mazowieckie, then you can use free bus line number 6 from train station to Żelazowa Wola. Bus only operates from May to September, you can check timetable here.
Get around
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Manor with park is the only sight in the area, and is easily manageable by foot. Entire village is not much larger than the park.
See
edit- 1 Chopin birthplace home, Żelazowa Wola 15, ☏ +48 46 863 33 00. What it says on the tin. There is also small museum related to Chopin. During summer musical events are held inside. 20 zł park + 10 zł manor.
Do
edit- 1 Chopin Recitals (Inside manor). May-Sep Sa 12:00-12:30, 15:00-15:30. Recitals of Chopin by young musicians from Poland and around the world. You can check repertoire on the website.
- Take a stroll around the park. There are few monuments scattered and a pond near river.